The temple of Diana Nemorensis was preceded by the sacred grove of Aricia[5] in which there stood a carved cult image which survived until as late as 43 BC when it was reflected in coinage.

[6] The Italic type of the triform cult image of Diana Nemorensis was shown in a sequence of later Republican period coins connected with a gens from Aricia.

[7] A three-day festival to Diana, the Nemoralia, was held yearly on the Ides of August from at least the 6th century BC, coinciding with the traditional founding date.

Portions of its marbles and decorations were removed and the area of the temple was gradually covered by forest and generally left undisturbed for centuries.

A number of diminutive bronze statues of draped women and men, each holding libation bowls and incense boxes were found here, four of which are now in the British Museum's collection.

During the lifetime of this sanctuary and across the ancient Mediterranean, religious healing was something many people sought out in order to cure whatever ailments were present with them at the time.

We can tell that this temple in particular was related to Diana’s healing ability due to the remains of anatomical votive offerings found at the site.